In the price report dated 13 Oct 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Sainthia APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Potato markets.
01What's Behind Today's Potato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,070
- Lowest Price Today₹950
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Potato about 0.9% below the period average, and just 9.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 13 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,400 |
| 2 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹900 (16.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Sainthia APMC ranged between ₹950 and ₹1,100, with the average around ₹1,009. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,080 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,080 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,080 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,060 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Aim for the best-paying Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Sainthia APMC reported Potato at this level on 13 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.